Adaptation and Revitalization of Industrial Facilities Interiors on an Example of a Building of ‘The Old Power Plant Białystok’

The topic discussed in the article concerns adaptation of the interior of the Old Power Plant Bialystok building to a museum space related to transport. The justification for taking up the topic is paying attention to the unique aesthetic values of post-production elements of interior infrastructure with a view to giving them a new architectural spirit. The idea behind this issue concerns the possibility of constructing a coherent composition, showing contrasting aspects: historical and modern, relating to both museum facilities and exhibits on display. The aim is therefore to show the creation of a new public space that is an interesting alternative to classic museums. Numerous functional and spatial changes, created during many years of exploitation, lead to a kind of chaos inside buildings, which was observed on the example of the interior in question. In the era of globalization, industrial development and as a result of urban processes, the buildings that used to be centers of economic development, today have been absorbed and surrounded by urban fabric. Deserted and devoid of its original function, they deteriorate, giving the image of breaking the emotional ties with the achievements, which were a priority for our ancestors. Attention should be paid to losing the authenticity of building interiors and extracting the essence of industrial beauty, which should be emphasized in accordance with the implementation concept. Cultural heritage has not only a material but also a sentimental dimension. Creative activities within the historic structure should be carried out with full respect for the existing structure, taking into account the overriding issue, that each interference affects the original form in the existing spatial arrangement.